Myndtalk With Dr. Pamela Brewer

Join Dr. Pamela Brewer as she talks to Dr. James McLeary about his personal mission, "to provide a safe place for people to discover their brilliance and have the courage to live in it." Learn from this wise and personable man about the ways to identify your path and rejoice in it. "James was one of the designers and leaders in a 4-day training at Folsom Prison in Ca. which began in 2000. The workshop provides a behavioral-cognitive model for men to take accountability for their lives and begin to lead responsible lives."

Tune in to Dr. Pamela Brewer for Part 2 of her conversation with Richard Green - an Uncle to Dayvon Green described as "A brilliant engineering student with ties to NASA... ."*  Hear about the young 23 year old with so much to offer - whose life was ended so violently and tragically at his own hand. Hear about the shocking way in which Richard Green learned that his beloved nehew shot and killed another young student, injured others and then...turned his weapon on himself.  Learn too about the urgency of paying attention to mental illness when it exists.

Tune in to Dr.Pamela Brewer for Part 1 of her conversation with Richard Green - an Uncle to Dayvon Green described as "A brilliant engineering student with ties to NASA... ."*  Hear about the young 23 year old with so much to offer - whose life was ended so violently and tragically at his own hand. Hear about the shocking way in which Richard Green learned that his beloved nehew shot and killed another young student, injured others and then...turned his weapon on himself.  Learn too about the urgency of paying attention to mental illness when it exists.   * Channel 9 News, February 14, 2013

    "Senior executive Nuria Fernandez began her career in the City of Chicago’s Department of Public Works, serving as an Assistant Director of a $1.7 billion development project at O’Hare International Airport. "After seven years, Nuria Fernandez joined the Chicago Transit Authority as a Senior Vice President, managing a $1 billion capital improvement program to add bus and rail services throughout the City’s transit corridor. Ms. Fernandez held responsibility for overseeing over 100 employees and more than $100 million in contracts for a range of services." Who is Nuria?  How was she able to achieve so much?  Did being a woman help her? Hurt her? Have no  impact? Join Dr. Brewer for this rebroadcast of MyNDTALK's One Magnificent Life as we close out Women's Month for 2013

Dr. Pamela Brewer talks with Dr. Nancy Scheper-Hughes about national and international organ trafficing. Dr. Nancy Scheper-Hughes "...is a professor of Anthropology and director of the program in Medical Anthropology at the University of California at Berkeley.[1] She is known for her writing on the anthropology of the body, hunger, illness, medicine, psychiatry, madness, social suffering, violence and genocide. In 2009 her investigation of an international ring of organ sellers based in New York, New Jersey and Israel led to a number of arrests by the FBI."* *Wikipedia

Tune in to MyNDTALK with Dr. Pamela Brewer as she discusses the facts/impact/legal resources related to bullying with Wendy Murphy.  Ms. Murphy is an attorney and outspoken, nationally applauded advocate on behalf of those who need protection.  

The Power and the Process of Friendship between an Israeli woman and a Palestenian Woman. Join Dr. Pamela Brewer for a visit with internationally renowned Israeli storyteller, Noa Baum.  In these days where there is often such a push for the instant social media methods of telling a story - meet a woman who brings life to stories - true stories - in a way that is compelling and entertaining. Learn about the lasting friendship between this Israeli storyteller, and her dear friend - a Palestinian woman.  At a time when there is so much discord between people who see themselves as different from others... how did these two women meet and make it work.  It's a fascinating look at the value and the power of friendship among women.  

Dr Pamela Brewer talks with Diane Champe, survivor, author, advocate - A powerful program about the struggle to reclaim life after years of neglect and abuse and then recovery from Dissociative Disorder.

Dr. Pamela Brewer talks with survivor, advocate, incest survivor about the facts of the crime of incest and the courage of survivors.

Join Dr Pamela Brewer and Dr. John Curtis as they discuss his book, Happily Un-Married.  Is co-habitation the way to go?  Is it right for you?  Is marriage the preferred option?  Tune in to learn about Dr. Curtis' findings about this growing trend - at a time that some research suggests a decline in marriages.  

Dr Pamela Brewer examines the concept of healing from both a psychological (with Virginia psychotherapist Dalal Musa, LCSW) and behavioral (North Carolina organizer Julie Seibert) perspective.    

Dr. Pamela Brewer talks with 2 men - one: African American; the other: White Latino.  One lives in the Midwest, the other in Washington, DC.  How did they meet?  How did they and do they grow their friendship?  We often hear about women's friendships - rarely about men's friendships.  As we continue to honor Black History Month - and Valentine's Day :-) take a listen to these two men discuss their own friendship journey.  And if  you are a man - or know of a man/men who disavow the vital importance of men's relationships - encourage them to tune in as well. 

Dr. Brewer talks with Dr. Donna Walton - "in 1976, Donna R. Walton’s life was transformed when she was diagnosed with a life-threatening form of bone cancer called osteogenic sarcoma. At the age of 18, the young college student – an aspiring performer – received the crushing news that she had to sacrifice her left leg above the knee to prevent the cancer from spreading. She feared her fate was sealed. But since losing her leg over 25 years ago, Dr. Walton has attained personal and professional success – having triumphed over her fears of deficiency to discover her assets within and her power to thrive."   

Dr. Brewer talks with Kalonji Olusegun who, at age 80 weaves his life in America with many historic events and thus creates a fascinating perspective of growing up in America as an African Caribbean American man living and surviving in a complex land known as America.    

Dr. Brewer is joined by Dr. Lidia Zylowska - author of The Mindfulness Preseciption for Adult ADHD ... "A superb book, an important book, a book that breaks new ground. Anyone who is interested in the treatment of ADHD in adults must own this. Rigorous in its research, accessible in its style, convincing in its argument, and novel in its premise, this books keeps its promise of offering a reliable mindfulness prescription. I hugely recommend this book!" – Edward Hallowell, M.D. founder of Hallowell Centers, author of Driven to Distraction and Delivered from Distractions

ONE MAGNIFICENT MUSICAL LIFE – A  Special radio program series ,MyNDTALK with Dr. Pamela Brewer aired January 20, 2012 on WPFW 89.3 FM , Washington, DC. The Series focused on the vast and tireless talents of music programmers.  Those people, behind the scenes, who work so hard, educate so much and are often unsung in their own right. This episode features Katea Stitt , daughter of famed jazz saxophonist Sonny Stitt – is one such person.  How fitting that Katea would bring her spirit and talents to the only remaining Jazz station, WPFW  in the Washington, DC metro. Katea’s own quiet beauty, passion for the music of her father and African peoples worldwide, vast musical experiences and knowledge shine through in this hour long interview.   Host: Pamela Brewer Producer: Jim Brown

Join Dr. Pamela Brewer and her conversation with Author Carrie Arnold -"Decoding Anorexia"  Carrie shares her personal/scientific/poignant/affirming journey through anorexia. Carrie brings to the audience scientific discoveries that are enlightening and freeing.  

The creation of infant trauma - and the powerful differences we can make in our children's lives.  Guest - Chuck Green. President of Alpha Maxx Health Care. AMAXX is the premiere NCQA accredited Perinatal Population Health Management firm operating in Western Tennessee.  Utilizing its biopsychosocial approach, Alpha Maxx’s collaborative initiative has dramatically and consistently stabilized, and reduced the incidence of prematurity and infant mortality in Western Tennessee. 

Dr. Brewer and Creator of "Money Habitudes" products Syble Solomon offer new ways to understand yourself and your attitudes and habits about money. This program is one hour of empowering new self awareness that can change your money habitudes for a lifetime.    Individuals, couples, psychotherapists and finanicial counselors will find this progam useful.    

Joseph Burgo and Pamela Brewer discuss various types of defense mechanisms we engage in every day life.  This show is for anyone who has ever said to him/her self or others 'Now why did I do that?